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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/1994 I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 18,1994, Cont. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 94-10 which was seconded by Councilmember Harpole and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further adjourned at 11:25 PM. ~ Attest: M~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 7, 1994 The city Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Seventh day of February, 1994, at 7: 00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M Clise presidinq. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Bill Davidson, Dan Harpole, Julie McCulloch, Ted Shoulberg, Robert Sokol, Diane perry- Thompson and Sheila Westerman. Also present were Clerk-TrE~asurer David Grove, Police Chief Jim Newton, Fire Chief Howard Scot-t, City Attorney Dennis McLerran, Librarian Cheryl Silverblatt, Planner Darlene Bloomfield, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Farmer, Manager, Fort Worden State Park, was recognized and updated Council on proposed cuts in the budget for the Washington State Parks including Fort Worden and asked for Council support for a viable State Parks System. COMMUNICATION A brief discussion of action needed for the letter from Town(:! Point Owners Association requesting approval of the relocation of the common area between lots 115 and 116 to the west side of lot 116 ensued. It was the consensus of Council that this will be discussed at the Regular Council Meeting on February 22, 1993. ' A brief discussion of the request for suspension of the Whitney Road Variance Determination Appeal ensued. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember McCulloch made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote with six Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Sokol abstained. Approval of the Minutes for December 20, 1993, as written ~1ithout reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: 010 094 Current Expense Garbage 26,095.82 34,408.24 $ 517 518 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF' FEBRUARY 7,1994, Cont. 110 street 7,185.61 120 Library 10,522.21 130 Park 3,549.60 150 Hotel/Motel 3,296.50 170 Emergency Medical Services 5,467.51 310 Waste Water Treatment Plant Const 53,124.89 320 92 City Dock Reconstruction 36.10 330 93 Water Quality Improvements 16,870.03 I 340 93 GO Bond Projects 399.23 411 Water-Sewer 49,665.47 412 Storm and Surface Water 2,389.51 500 Equipment Rental 11,597.21 610 Firemen's Pension and Relief 409.40 300 94 Storm Financial Planning (72.51) Total $ 224,944.82 setting Hearings: Conditional Use Application No 9401-01 -Sokol for 2-22-94 Hearing on Department of Health Agreed Order for 3-7-94 Approval of Appointments: Lee Tickell to Library Board of Trustees term to expire February 7, 1999 Nancy Pearsall to Historic Preservation Commission term to expire December 31, 1996 Jim Farmer to Park Board term to expire January 1, 1997 Maggie Kelleher to Park Board term to expire January 1,1997 Adoption of Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO 94-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. Craig Johnson has constructed or caused to be constructed a 6-inch water line in Kuhn Street within the service area of the City of Port Townsend. RESOLUTION NO 94-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT AWARDING THE BID FOR SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE TO BE USED AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY FOR 1994 TO TC PRODUCTS. RESOLUTION NO 94-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. Anne S Achten has constructed or caused to be constructed a 6-inch water line in Aldrich Street, also known as Harrison Street, in Tukey's Addition within the service area of the City of Port Townsend. I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 7, 1994, Cont. RESOLUTION NO 94-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT AWARDING THE BID FOR PETROLE:UM PRODUCTS FOR 1994 TO PACIFIC OIL PRODUCTS. RESOLUTION NO 94-15 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY FOR PROSECUTORIAL SERVICES FOR THE YEAR 1994. RESOLUTION NO 94-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT AWARDING THE BID FOR CHLORINE GAS TO BE USED BY THE WATER QUALITY DEPARTMENT FOR 1994 TO JONES CHEMICAL. Communications: A letter dated January 12, 1994, from L Katherine Baril, Chair, Community Resource Development and Leadership, enclosing a current job announcement for a water quality agent to work in Jefferson County as part of the Regional Water Quality Team funded by the State Legislature and the puget Sound Water Quality Jmthori ty was copied for Council. A letter dated January 17, 1994, from Ryan Tillman, 'rillman Engineering, as an official notice that David and Ruth Whitney appeal the Decision of The Director denying the Whitney Road Variance Determination was copied for Council. A letter dated January 18, 1994, from John M Vincent, Attorney at Law, requesting a two month extension for StrE~et Vacation Application No 9311-01 -Robert and Mona Bammert was copied for Council. A letter dated January 21, 1994, to the Board of County Commissioners from John Clise, Mayor, stating concerns with the proposed change to Section 5, Interim Urban Growth Ordinance was copied for Council. A letter dated January 22, 1994, from George and Helen Cotton strongly objecting to proposed additions and new condominium construction on Water Street, especially regarding th.~ Tides Motel property was copied for Council. A letter dated January 26, 1994, from John Clise, Mayor, inviting Jefferson County to participate in the discussions of the refranchising application of Summit Cablevision was copied for Council. A letter dated January 27, 1994, from Cheryl L Strange, Program Manager, Water Quality Financial Assistance, Washington State Department of Ecology, extending the loan signature deadline to March 14, 1994, for the State Revolving Fund Loan for the Winona Wetlands was copied for Council. A letter dated January 28, 1994, from Cleve Pinnix, Director, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, sta1:ing proposed revisions to the user fees for Fort Warden State Park for 1994 was copied for Council. A letter dated January 30, 1994, from Scott D FostE!r requesting that return envelopes be included with the utility billing was copied for Council and referred to the Finance Commi 1:tee. 519 520 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 7, 1994, Cont. A letter dated January 31, 1994, from Cynthia Rosenblum, to Bob Wheeler, thanking the Street Department for repairs to pot holes on willow Street between F and H Streets was copied for Council. A letter dated January 31, 1994, from Ryan Tillman, Tillman Engineering, requesting suspension of the Whitney Appeal of the Decision of The Director until a proposed solution can be worked out was copied for Council. This concludes the Consent Agenda. Set Hearing for Bammert street Vacation No 9311-01. Mr McLerran explained the history of this request. After discussion, including Bob Bammert, Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council set the hearing for April l8, 1994, which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch. After further discussion, the motion was withdrawn and the resolution held over to be redrafted for a later meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation Application No 9311-06 -Mark Saran. Ms Bloomfield reviewed proposed findings, conclusions and conditions of Street Vacation Application No 9311-06 recommending approval. After a brief discussion, Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Public. Mark Saran was recognized and spoke in favor of the vacation. Rick sepler, Madrona Planning & Development Services, was recognized and explained their proposed alternative for Condition #4. There being no further testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the Public and turned to Council for disposition. After discussion, including Mr Sepler, Ms Bloomfield, Mr Hildt and Mr McLerran, Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt findings 1 through 10, conclusions 1 through 7 and conditions 1,2,3, revised 4 "Lots 3 and 4 shall be bound together as one building site with a restrictive covenant providing an easement to access Lots 3 and 4", and conditions 5 through 9 and approve Street Vacation No 93ll-06 which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman. After discussion Councilmember Sokol made a motion to amend the motion to amend condi tion 3 by deleting "to determine lot areas" and the last sentence and add "in accordance with the requirements of Title 19 Environmentally Sensitive Areas" which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative and Councilmember Westerman voting against the motion and Councilmember perry- Thompson not voting. The main motion as amended passed unanimously by voice vote. Street Vacation Application No 9212-03 -James Eades. Ms Bloomfield reviewed proposed findings, conclusions and conditions for Street Vacation Application 92l2-03 recommending approval. Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Public. James and Marsha Eades were recognized and spoke in favor of the vacation and questioned the requirement of a registered land surveyor, the amount of the appraisal fee and the location of sewer lines. Ms Bloomfield explained that the appraisal fee is the standard fee and that any credit would be applied to the land purchase, Mr Wheeler explained that the side sewer contractor is not a registered land surveyor and then explained the sewer line question. Rima Phillips, neighbor to the north, was recognized and spoke in favor of the vacation. Aubby Middleton, owner of Lot 4 was recognized and questioned what happens to the property if the alley is vacated. Ms Bloomfield and Mr Hildt responded that the abutting portions of the alleyway would become part of the abutting property after payment of 1/2 of the appraised value. There being no further testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the Public and turned to Council for disposition. After a lengthy discussion of a pedestrian trail easement and/or the need for a trail plan including Mr McLerran, Mr Hildt and Mr Wheeler, the need for I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 7, 1994, Cont. surveys and the certificate of Occupancy, Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Findings 1 through 17, Conclusions 1 through 9 and Conditions 1 through 7 and approve Street Vacation application No 9212-03 which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Award of standpipe Bid. RESOLUTION NO 94-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING MORSE CONSTRUCTION GROUP TO BE THE LOWEST, RESPONSIVE, RESPON- SIBLE BIDDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ONE MILLION GALLON STANDPIPE. Mr Wheeler explained the resolution. Councilmember Shoulberg made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 94-JL6 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Robinson Preliminary Plat No 9310-03. Ms Bloomfi,eld rteviewed proposed findings, conclusions and conditions recommending approval of the Robinson Preliminary Plat No 9310-03. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt findings 1 through 13, conclusions 1 through 5 and conditons 1 through 10 and approve the Robinson Preliminary Plat No 9310-03 which was seconded by Councilmember Perry-Thompson and passed unanimously by voice vote. Ordinance for City Dock Use & Fees. ORDINANCE NO 2395 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 5.46 ENTITLED "CITY DOCK USE REGULATIONS AND CHARGES", EST}~B- LISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF CITY DOCK, ESTABLISHING FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR THE USE OF CITY DOCK AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DA']'E. Mr Wheeler and Councilmember Harpole explained th,e ordinance. After discussion including Mr McLerran, Mr Grove read 1:he ordinance by title. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by ti tIe. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2395 which was seconded by Councilmember Shoulberg. After a brief discussion, the motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Resolution Confirming Park & Potential Property Purchases. Recreation Plan Comprehensive RESOLUTION NO 94-17 A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE POLICIES SET FORTH IN ,]~HE COMPREHENSIVE PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN. Mr Wheeler and Councilmember Harpole explained the resolution. After discussion, Councilmember Westerman made a mot:ion that the 521 & 522 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 7, 1994, Cont. council adopt Resolution No 94-17 which was seconded by Council- member McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Clise reported that the Economic Development Council has requested someone from the city to be on the Selection Committee for a new Director. Councilmember Shoulberg will represent the City on this Committee. Mayor Clise encouraged Council to vote in the School Levy election on February 8,1994. Mayor Clise announced that he will not be at the next Council- meeting and that Mayor Pro-Tem McCulloch will preside at that meeting. Mayor Clise reported that he had attended the first day of the Association of Washington cities Legislative Conference and that he is a member of their Legislative Committee. Mayor Clise gave a brief report on activity in the current state Legislative Session. COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS Parks & Property. Councilmember Harpole reported that the comments made by Jim Farmer, Fort Worden State Park, were very true and offered to help draft a letter to the State Parks Commission and others in support of the State Parks Department, particularly Fort Worden State Park. A brief discussion of the letter ensued. Councilmember Harpole reported that the Committee has given top priority to the 6 acres on 35th Street, the block bordering Sather Park and the two lots behind the Back Alley from the list of surplus property from Jefferson County. Councilmember Harpole also reported that the Committee has found a solution to the Sofie property trade that is actively being pursued. Councilmember Harpole announced that the next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for February 22,1994, to discuss the Sofie property, relations between the Parks Committee and the Parks Board as well as the Pope Marine Park Building. Transportation. Councilmember Westerman reported that the Committee met and discussed criteria for street lights in the absence of a street light policy. Councilmember made a motion that the Council approve the writing of a letter to puget Power by the Public Works Director for the installation of a street light on an existing pole at the intersection by the PT Mall and removal of a street light in a residential neighborhood where there are other lights which was seconded by Councilmember Davidson and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Westerman reported that the Committee discussed a petition from a group of citizens who wanted to change the name of their street. The Committee has requested the Public Works Department to report on the costs of renaming the street at a future meeting before a proposal or a fee structure can be made. Councilmember Westerman also reported that the Committee reviewed a request for two loading zones from a single business with the Police Chief and had recommended to the Chief that one loading zone be granted. Councilmember Westerman reported that the Committee reviewed a brochure for a bicycle conference to be held at Fort Worden on February 16,1994, which is being co-sponsored by the City as well I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 7, 1994, Cont. as many others. Councilmember Harpole will be a1:tending the morning session and Councilmember Davidson will attend the afternoon session. Housing and Community Services. Councilmember Perry-Thompson reported that the Committee met and discussed recycling education with Michael Atkins, Skookum, as well as his request for a portion of the 1% garbage rate money for recycling education. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Perry-Thompson made a motion that a letter be written to Skookum requesting a proposal for recycling education which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman. After a brief discussion including Mr Grove, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Perry-Thompson made a motion that a lettler be :sent to Superior requesting that all colored glass, magazines and junk mail be picked up for recycling as well as to request a meeting to discuss the possible pick up of other items which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman. After discussion, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Water Advisory. Councilmember McCulloch announced that a meeting of the Water Advisory Committee scheduled for February 17, 1994, has been canceled and rescheduled for February 24, 1994, at 2: 00 PM at the Public Works Department. utili ties. Councilmember Shoulberg reported that the Committee had met and discussed the Cable TV negotiations and gave an update on the request for proposals from consultants that should be discussed at the meeting on February 22,1994. Councilmember McCulloch reported on the status of the Chelan Agreement process and that the plan is to be submitted to the Department of Ecology by June. A special meeting of thE~ Water Advisory Committee has been scheduled for March 31, 1994, at 2:00 PM in order to update the utilities Committee and any other Councilmembers on the plan as it stands at that time. Councilmembers Shoulberg and McCulloch reported that 1:he relation- ship between the utilities Committee and the Stormwat:er (WetSWAC) Advisory and the Water Advisory Committees and how they can all work together. Councilmember Shoulberg reported that further refinlement of the engineering contract with CH2M Hill will be completed by February 15, 1994, when the utilities Committee will meet at 4:00 PM at the Public Works Department. Councilmember McCulloch reported on a public informational meeting on water issues held February 2, 1994, in which those in attendance were participants in water planning in some way. Another meeting is scheduled for March 30, 1994, at 7:00 PM. Parks & Property. Councilmember Harpole reported that there will be a State Environmental Policy Act workshop with the Department of Ecology on March 1, 1994, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Council Retreat. Mayor Clise reminded Council of the Council Retreat scheduled for all day February 9, 1994, and a half day on February 10,1994, at the Harborside Inn. A draft proposed agenda was distributed prior to the last Council meetin9. 1>.. brief discussion ensued. . Clerk-Treasurer. Mr Grove reported that he had attend,ed the second day of the Association of Washington Legislative Conference and has placed a report on each Cpu~çilmembers desk this night. Two encouraging themes from the conf~rence were "Let's look at each other as partners rather than enem+es" and that they seem to have apparently gotten the message that they should not mandate that 523 524 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 7, 1994, Cont. cities have to do something without giving the funding to do it. Mr Grove then gave a brief report on a retirement system revision, reducing regulation and legislation red tape, and a new relationship between Legislators, the Governor and City Government. Mr Grove strongly emphasized that contacts from staff personnel do not carry as much weight as contacts from elected officials. Mr Grove reported that the 1993 Budget has been closed out. Some departments did not get to complete some projects scheduled for 1993 and would like to have Council consider a supplement to the 1994 Budget to add those projects that still need to be done and that still have funding left. Mr Grove also reported that he has done a preliminary review of the Cable TV rates but it was not possible to complete a written report today. Mr Grove then explained some of the problems that have come up. Planning & Building. Mr Hildt reported that the Department is working with Skookum and the Port Commissioners on placement of the new building for Skookum Services on Port of Port Townsend property in order to be outside of the shorelines zone. Mr Hildt reported that his department is working on the plans for the expansion of Jefferson Hospital and the various permits that will be needed; plans for expansion of the Tides Inn Motel; a new building for Admiral Marine; dredging proposal at Fort Worden by the Marine Science Center; sewerline relocation in the Middle School project; CT pipeline in Howard Street; San Juan Avenue project; a 94 unit residential PUD southwest of the Fairgrounds; and regulatory reform wi thin the Washington State GMA and SEPA framework. Public Works. RESOLUTION NO 94-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING KNIGHT MANUFAC- TURING CORP OF WISCONSIN TO BE THE LOWEST, RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE COMPOST MIXER. Mr Wheeler explained the resolution. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 94-18 which was seconded by Councïlmember Sokol and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Wheeler announced that Jefferson Transit is conducting inter- ' views for the Park and Ride engineering design on February 8,1994. Mr Wheeler noted various printed articles related to water that he had included in the Councilmembers packets. A brief discussion ensued. Mr Wheeler reported that there will be a free Wetlands and Storm- water Management Workshop sponsored by the Washington State University Cooperative Extension at three sites in March, 1994, and would like to work on a carpool for those who would like to attend. Mr Wheeler reported that Public Works and the Planning Department are working on increasing the grant money for the San Juan Avenue project from $250,000.00 to $340,000.00. . Mr Wheeler noted that all of the projects to be reviewed by the Planning and Building Department also have to be reviewed by the Public Works Department. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 7, 1994, Cont. Library. Ms Silverblatt reported that new Library Board Member, Lee Tickell, has been welcomed and that the Library Board will be holding a special session on February 8, 1994, to develop the management by objective list for the Director for the year of 1994. The Library Board will be developing a 5 year plan for the Library in the fall to start in the year 1995. Ms sil verblatt reported that she had attended a retrE~at held for Library Directors for the state of Washington and discussed concerns that the Public Library has for the education of new Librarians, and the use of LSCA monies in libraries around the state by the State Library. Police. Chief Newton reported that the new Police Advisory Board is now up and running, and will travel to Oak Harbor on February 16,1994, to share experiences with other boards and become focused more rapidly. Chief Newton also stated that Crime, Youth Violence and Guns are popular subjects with legislators in the state and the nation, and that policing agencies are very concerned about some of the legislation that could be passed during the end of sessions and how it may affect their departments. Fire. Chief Scott reported that the emergency traffic lights are up and operating in front of the Fire Hall. A brief discussion ensued. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Rhododendron Festival. Councilmember Sokol reported that the Rhody Festival is under way; the first official function was held February 6,1994, which was the Rhody Royalty Tea. The Rhody pins for this year are now on sale. ADJOURNMENT There being no further adjourned at 10:35 PM. Mayor lise declared the meeting . Attest: M~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 22" 1994 The city Council of the City of Port Townsend me1: in regular session this Twenty-second day of February, 1994, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pro-Tem Julie McCulloch presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Bill Davidson Dan Harpole, Julie MCCull~ch, Diane Perry-Thompson, Ted ShouÍberg, Robert Sokol, and Shella Westerman. Also present were Clerk- Trea~urer David G~ove, Police Chief Jim Newton, city Attorney Dennls McLerran, Dlrector of Planning and Building P-lichael Hildt and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler. 525